Gastritis is the affection of the stomach lining. The lesions causing the latter can be superficial, petechial, purpuric or even ulceronecrotic. Gastritis is a disease that can be acute or chronic. While it is possible to detect it from its symptoms, only a gastroscopy can diagnose it for effective treatment. Other medical examinations, including a biopsy, will then be used to determine its degree of severity. Chronic gastritis, if not treated in time and effectively, can be the cause of stomach cancer.
Causes of gastritis
Stress is one of the main causes of gastritis. But, the side effects of certain medications, mainly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can also be the cause. People who are addicted to alcohol, tobacco or coffee are also most often exposed to this disease. However, it is also possible that the latter is due to bacterial infections or the weakness of several viscera.
Associated symptoms
Gastritis usually manifests as abdominal pain. The latter can be accompanied by discomfort after meals, acid reflux, bloating, constipation and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Whether acute or chronic, gastritis can also cause loss of appetite, pale skin, bad breath, weight loss and/or pronounced anemia.
Homeopathic treatments
To relieve the pain caused by gastritis, you should avoid eating fried foods and foods that are too filling. Alcoholic beverages, coffee and tobacco are also discouraged. When it comes to the actual treatment of the disease, Bismuthum 4CH, Cuprum 5CH and Chamomilla 5CH are the most suitable homeopathic remedies. Thus, in case of gastritis intolerance and ulceration, take 3 granules of Bismuthum 4CH, 3 times a day; especially if the pain is sharp and burning and the patient suffers from stomach cramps and ulcerative sensations. If the patient's body is clammy and the gastritis manifests itself as violent spasms accompanied by cramps of the motor muscles, a single dose of 3 granules of Cuprum 5CH can be used. Finally, to calm the irritability, hypersensitivity and changing moods that can be caused by flatulent colic with fetid gas, use a daily dose of 3 granules of Chamomilla 5CH.
When to see a doctor?
Long before the appearance of any symptoms that may suggest gastritis, it is advisable for any smoker over the age of 50 to consult a doctor regularly for a health check-up. In addition, anyone who has difficulty digesting or feels an untimely feeling of hunger should also have the reflex to go see a doctor. In any case, it is best to only use homeopathic remedies prescribed by a homeopath.
